The Indiana Economic Development Corporation and members of the READI review committee are hosting 17 self-identified regions that submitted regional development plans to be considered for funding from the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).

Each region will have the opportunity to present its vision, goals and strategies to positively impact the area’s quality of place and quality of life, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent attraction and development. 

Shelby County Commissioner Don Parker on Monday’s presentation which included Shelbyville, Shelby County and neighboring partners.

Parker says the group, one of the first to present, did well.

To be noted, it’s not just an effort by the regions represented to gain $50 million in READI funds.  The plan presented by the I-74 group encompasses dozens of projects and items of growth which, all together, would add up to approximately $866 million in investment.

Each presentation will be recorded and posted to IndianaREADI.com.